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BP08 THG

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,716 mi
Last recorded147,716 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 THG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 147,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And also Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 144,995 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging off center mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator damaged - no sign of leak

Pass 11 Dec 2023 141,323 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 137,150 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 129,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 107,426 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front tire has split in side edge

Fail 3 Jun 2019 107,426 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front tire has split in side edge

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,999 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 89,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,656 miles

emmisions mean not picked up

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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BP08 THG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP08 THG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP08 THG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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